RTG delivery to boost port efficiency RTG delivery to boost port efficiency Large order for port efficiency Thursday, April 9, 2026 0 507 GHANA: Meridian Port Services Ltd (MPS) has taken delivery of a large order of 16 electric Rubber Tyred Gantry cranes at Tema Port in an ongoing effort to boost port efficiencies and position the terminal as a strategic gateway in West Africa.
Offshore discovery will fast-track development Offshore discovery will fast-track development Successful drilling campaign announced Thursday, April 9, 2026 0 510 EGYPT: BP has announced that the discovery of a significant gas and condensate discovery offshore Egypt will likely lead to decisions to fast-track development.
Japan confirms commitment to deliver new HQ for Marine Police Japan confirms commitment to deliver new HQ for Marine Police SEYCHELLES: The construction of the new Marine Police Headquarters at Île Perseverance is on schedule to be completed in June 2026, in time for... Wednesday, April 8, 2026 0 675
Traffic flow restored as bulk carrier refloated Traffic flow restored as bulk carrier refloated EGYPT: The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has confirmed the successful refloating of the bulk carrier, Xin Tain Yuan after it grounded due to a... Friday, April 3, 2026 0 537
Pilchard punches above its weight in pricing Pilchard punches above its weight in pricing SOUTH AFRICA: According to information included in the Competition Commission’s second Cost of Living (Col) released yesterday, the humble... Thursday, April 2, 2026 0 530
Possible fuel surcharge on hold for now Possible fuel surcharge on hold for now SOUTH AFRICA: The Off Port Limits Association South Africa (OPLASA) has confirmed that they are monitoring the current market conditions through... Thursday, April 2, 2026 0 495
Global strategy for maritime digitalisation approved Global strategy for maritime digitalisation approved The Facilitation Committee (FAL) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has approved a global strategy for maritime digitalization as... Wednesday, April 1, 2026 0 522
Workshop strengthens port security Workshop strengthens port security COMOROS: A four-day workshop held at the end of March helped equip local officials with skills to evaluate their own implementation of... Wednesday, April 1, 2026 0 540
0 Maritime Opportunities MRA Online Thursday, July 9, 2026 New mentoring scheme launched for port technology leaders Applications have opened for the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Ports Technology Mentorship scheme, which is focused on facilitating targeted knowledge transfer and skills development among its members.
0 Maritime People MRA Online Tuesday, July 7, 2026 New team to strengthen regional IMO support A new team of seven Regional Coordinators has been announced to coordinate International Maritime Organisation (IMO) activities in their respective regions across 11 thematic areas ranging from marine environment and ocean governance to maritime...
0 Marine Law & Insurance MRA Online Friday, July 3, 2026 South Africa takes the next step to protect the high seas SOUTH AFRICA: Cabinet has approved the submission of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) to Parliament for ratification.
0 People & Events MRA Online Friday, June 19, 2026 Three ministers, one portfolio SOUTH AFRICA: Since South Africa's Government of National Unity took shape in 2024, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has cycled through three DA ministers in under two years, raising questions about continuity,...